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{{Article Quote|Crypto-Archaeologists decode the past and our enemies, seeking new discoveries in matter engrams and artifacts returned by Guardians.<ref name="DDD"/>}}
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{{Article quote|Crypto-Archaeologists decode the past and our enemies, seeking new discoveries in matter Engrams and artifacts returned by Guardians.}}


A '''Cryptarch''', or "Crypto-archaeologist" is the designation for an individual who studies the properties of encoded matter, known as [[Engram|Engrams]]. These individuals can unlock the patterns stored within Engrams, allowing for the item encoded within the pattern to be spontaneously created in a process known as "decoding". Certain Engrams are encrypted and may require the Cryptarch to attain a certain rank before he can decode them.
The '''Cryptarchs''' (abbreviated from '''Crypto-Archaeologists''') are individuals who study the properties of encoded matter, commonly known as [[Engram]]s, as well as other [[Golden Age]] artifacts. Cryptarchs can unlock the patterns stored within Engrams, allowing for the item encoded within the pattern to be spontaneously created in a process known as "decoding".


The Cryptarch encountered by players in ''[[Destiny]]'' is named [[Master Rahool]] and is located within the [[Tower]]'s plaza.<ref name = "DDD">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbWOZoMZSUQ '''DattoDoesDestiny''': ''Destiny Alpha Gameplay! Exploring: The Tower]</ref> Besides selling and decoding engrams, the cryptarch will also buy any [[Axiomatic Bead]]s, [[House Banner]]s, [[Network Key]]s, and/or [[Silken Codex]] that the player is carrying.
Over time, the science of Crypto-Archeology has divided into two rival philosophies. The [[Tower]] Cryptarchy, representing the [[Last City]], offers its services to [[Guardian]]s freely, taking satisfaction in aiding humanity's effort to reclaim its lost glory and gaining valuable insight into the mysteries of the Golden Age at the same time.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/Tower_Allies#Cryptarch|Cryptarch]]''</ref> The [[Reef]] Cryptarchy, representing the Reef and operating out of numerous libraries such as in [[10 Hygiea]], reveres the Engram as the purest state of matter and sees encrypting and safeguarding civilization's informational infrastructure as its prime responsibility. While the Reef's Cryptarchs will still decode Engrams for Guardians, they do so grudgingly, and more to further the science than for the Guardians' express benefit.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Allies/The_Queen#Master_Ives.2C_Cryptarch|Master Ives, Cryptarch]]''</ref>


==Reputation==
==Services==
[[File:CryptRep.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Cryptarch's Rank and Reputation can be seen to the left of the Cryptarch.]]
Every Engram decoded by a Cryptarch increases a Guardian's Crypto-Archeology [[Reputation]]. After reaching Rank 3, the Cryptarch will start rewarding players with Engram packages with each new level. These packages normally contain rare Engrams, but have a chance of producing [[Legendary]] Engrams.
'''Reputation''' is the Cryptarch's skill in identifying, decrypting and decoding Engrams brought in by Guardians. It is built with the Cryptarch by either buying Engrams from him (which he then decodes) or by providing him with Engrams to decode, which are found during the Guardian's travels. As a Guardian decodes more Engrams his/her Reputation increases. This is represented by a diamond-shaped meter which surrounds the Crypto-archaeology symbol located to the left of the Cryptarch symbol on his inventory screen. Each time this meter fills completely, the Cryptarch's Rank increases by 1. The higher the number, the greater the Cryptarch's skill at unlocking any Encrypted Engrams the player brings to him. Certain Encrypted Engrams require the Cryptarch to be of a particular rank before they can be decrypted and decoded.<ref name="DDD"/>
 
In addition to decoding and selling Engrams, the Cryptarchs will also buy any [[Axiomatic Beads]], [[House Banner]]s, [[Network Keys]], and/or [[Silken Codex]] that the player is carrying for 200 [[Glimmer]] each. The Reef Cryptarchy will also buy [[Royal Amethyst]], available as a reward for the ''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' story missions. Smaller gems are worth 2500 glimmer, while larger gems are worth 5000 glimmer.
 
==Known Cryptarchs==
*[[Tower]] Cryptarchy
**[[Adonna]]<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/9)''', ''Destiny, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Ghost_Fragment:_Hive_4|Ghost Fragment: Hive 4]]''</ref> {{c|deceased}}
**Archivist [[Tyra Karn]] (founding member)
**[[Matsuo]]
**Master [[Rahool]]
**Master [[Reinhart]]
**[[Lavinia Garcia Umr Tawil]] {{c|exiled}}
**[[Yareli]]
*[[Reef]] Cryptarchy
**Master [[Ives]] {{c|deceased}}
**[[Sjalla]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Cryptarch.jpg|The Cryptarch, ready to do business.
File:Cryptarch.jpg|The Cryptarch, ready to do business.
File:CryptRep.jpg|The Cryptarch's Rank and Reputation can be seen to the left of the Cryptarch.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] {{Mo}}
**''[[Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Forge]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Lost]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Plunder]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Lightfall]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of Defiance]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Deep]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Wish]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Into the Light]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Final Shape]]''
*''[[Entelechy]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:43, August 18, 2024

Cryptarch
Cryptarch logo.jpg
Overview

Domain(s):

The Last City
10 Hygiea

Type:

Archivists

Functions:

Study Engrams and Golden Age artifacts

Leadership:

Tyra Karn

Allied with:

Vanguard
The Reef

 
“ Crypto-Archaeologists decode the past and our enemies, seeking new discoveries in matter Engrams and artifacts returned by Guardians. ”

The Cryptarchs (abbreviated from Crypto-Archaeologists) are individuals who study the properties of encoded matter, commonly known as Engrams, as well as other Golden Age artifacts. Cryptarchs can unlock the patterns stored within Engrams, allowing for the item encoded within the pattern to be spontaneously created in a process known as "decoding".

Over time, the science of Crypto-Archeology has divided into two rival philosophies. The Tower Cryptarchy, representing the Last City, offers its services to Guardians freely, taking satisfaction in aiding humanity's effort to reclaim its lost glory and gaining valuable insight into the mysteries of the Golden Age at the same time.[1] The Reef Cryptarchy, representing the Reef and operating out of numerous libraries such as in 10 Hygiea, reveres the Engram as the purest state of matter and sees encrypting and safeguarding civilization's informational infrastructure as its prime responsibility. While the Reef's Cryptarchs will still decode Engrams for Guardians, they do so grudgingly, and more to further the science than for the Guardians' express benefit.[2]

Services[edit]

Every Engram decoded by a Cryptarch increases a Guardian's Crypto-Archeology Reputation. After reaching Rank 3, the Cryptarch will start rewarding players with Engram packages with each new level. These packages normally contain rare Engrams, but have a chance of producing Legendary Engrams.

In addition to decoding and selling Engrams, the Cryptarchs will also buy any Axiomatic Beads, House Banners, Network Keys, and/or Silken Codex that the player is carrying for 200 Glimmer each. The Reef Cryptarchy will also buy Royal Amethyst, available as a reward for the House of Wolves story missions. Smaller gems are worth 2500 glimmer, while larger gems are worth 5000 glimmer.

Known Cryptarchs[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The Cryptarch, ready to do business.

    The Cryptarch, ready to do business.

  • The Cryptarch's Rank and Reputation can be seen to the left of the Cryptarch.

    The Cryptarch's Rank and Reputation can be seen to the left of the Cryptarch.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie (2015/9/9), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Cryptarch
  2. ^ Bungie (2015/9/9), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Master Ives, Cryptarch
  3. ^ Bungie (2015/9/9), Destiny, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: Ghost Fragment: Hive 4

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